Property Description

Classic Federal style Delancey Place townhome--built in the 1860s--on one of Philadelphia~s most beloved blocks, only steps from Rittenhouse Square. While every inch of the home has been thoughtfully modernized, the residence also boasts restored original architectural details throughout. The brick facade of 1830 Delancey Place reaches four stories high and three windows wide (approximately 20 feet). Highlights of the home include five bedrooms, four full bathrooms and two half bathrooms, two dens, an elevator that stops on every floor, beautifully landscaped backyard patio and roof deck, eight gas fireplaces with carved ornamental mantels, exquisite plaster and millwork, and a two car tandem garage. All finishes, appointments, and details are of the finest quality and design, from the flooring, moldings, lighting, hardware, window treatments and beyond. Enter 1830 Delancey Place at street level through a pair of handsome double wood doors into a vestibule leading to the foyer. To the right of the foyer is the formal living room featuring two oversized windows looking onto Delancey Place, a wall of bookshelves and a gas fireplace. The formal dining room sits beyond the living room, connected by a small hallway with powder room, and offers a wall of built-in china cabinets, a gas fireplace and French doors that open to the back and side yard landscaped patio. The rear of the first floor houses the chef~s eat-in kitchen, complete with herringbone wood floors, two tone wood cabinetry, Carrera marble countertops, a large island with seating, gas fireplace, raised breakfast nook with bookshelves and hidden coffee station, and a concealed desk area. Kitchen appliances include a paneled Sub-Zero side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, full size Sub-Zero wine refrigerator, Miele paneled dishwasher and stainless steel Dacor double wall over and gas cooktop. The striking central staircase located in the foyer leads to the second floor which has a den/library offering a wall of bookshelves, gas fireplace, and original leaded windows and plaster walls. Right outside the den is a laundry room with a Whirpool side-by-side washer and dryer and utility sink and also a wall of hidden paneled closets. The front of the second floor is comprised of the luxurious master suite. The bedroom is lined with walls of floor-to-ceiling custom closets and built-ins and also has a custom fit-out walk-in closet. The bathroom is appointed in marble and has his-and-hers vanities, an oversized shower with frameless glass door, a private commode, linen closet and fireplace. The third floor of the townhome features a wood-paneled library/den with a wood coffered ceiling, a wall of bookshelves and fireplace, as well as a powder room and wet bar in the hallway. There are also two bedroom suites, each with great closet space and full bathrooms. One of the bedrooms has a fireplace. The fourth floor offers two more bedrooms, one currently setup as a home office with walls of custom built-ins, and a full hall bathroom. It also provides access to the ~425 square foot landscaped stone paver roof deck. The lower level of the home provides access to the two car tandem garage with an entrance on Panama Street, a large coat closet, mechanical room and temperature controlled wine room.